Okay, so Mike M doesn't like Trem's generator because Mike is a perfectionist. So rather than chastise Mike, let's give him a chance. Here is my proposition:
Mike, design the ideal CS generator. Of course this wouldn't be a battery and a resistor. Something like an MCU. You can get them with LCD drivers, IO ports, AD converters and whatever. Put together the perfect CS generator for let's say under 200 bucks. Here is the catch. All of the parts have to be priced in quantities of 5K or less. That shouldn't be too much of a problem the way the economy is. Also include your time and other labor. Say 50 bucks an hour for PCB layout and MCU programming. 20 bucks an hour if you farm it out to India (^_^). Don't forget the contract manufacturer that buys all of the parts, manufactures the PCB and solders them together. Be as honest as you can and then figure in your overhead. And for gods sake, don't use flat strips of silver! Run the math.... Andy (^_^) From: CKing001 My motto is: "Always be sincere whether you mean it or not." Dan
